PCHSearch&win Serves Up The Perfect Recipe For Your Big Game Celebration

Posted at 1:54 am by: PCH Staff in PCHSearch&Win Updates | 1 Comment »

Hey Searchers,

Where will you be Sunday, February 5th at 6:30 PM, ET? I know I’ll be reserving my favorite seat and getting ready to watch New England take on New York (yet again) in the Professional Football Championship Game in Indianapolis, IN. These two teams last met five years ago in 2008 when New York prevailed 17-14, and ruined New England’s chance at becoming the first team to finish the season undefeated since Miami did so back in 1972.

Being an avid football fan, and probably the biggest here at Publishers Clearing House, this isn’t my first rodeo. I’ve been attending Big Game Football parties ever since I could remember. I’ve been invited to occasions where the host has put on a great show. Then again, I’ve also been to a few where the host has “dropped the ball.”

So, in order to ensure you have the greatest Big Game Celebration possible, I’ve decided to go ahead and put together a list of Big Game DO’S and DONT’S.

AS A HOST:

DO serve as much food as possible. The last thing you want are hungry football fans. PLUS there are always leftovers…unless, of course, I’m at your party!

DON’T serve anything exotic. NO FISH. THIS IS FOOTBALL. KEEP IT SIMPLE. I was served salmon for a Big Game Party last year and it almost ruined my appetite.

DO have a big screen T.V. to watch the game. THIS IS VITAL. You want to make sure everyone can see the game from every spot in the room. Also DVR is a plus because you can’t rely on the announcer to cue up all the replays of the game, plus there will be funny commercials or entertainment you’re going to want to watch again. Head over to PCHSearch&Win to find some great deals on big screen T.V.’s!

DON’T leave any valuables around the living or T.V. room. You don’t want any of your guests jumping up and down because their team scored and then breaking your favorite autographed helmet.

AS A GUEST:

DO bring your own food if you’re skeptical of the menu. You could find tons of delicious recipes for buffalo wings, chili, and more at PCHSearch&Win.

DON’T EVER TOUCH THE REMOTE. PERIOD. The worst thing that could happen is someone changing the channel during the most important part of the game.

DO arrive to the venue early to make sure you get a good seat. You never want to have an obstructed view of the game or feel left out of the party.

DON’T double dip!

Alrighty searchers. That is all for today. I hope my list guides in you in the right direction to a great Big Game Celebration whether you’re hosting or attending!

Enjoy the game!

Matt S.

PCH Creative

P.S. Trivia Time! (hint: use PCHSearch&Win to find the answers!)

1) Who are the starting Quarterbacks for New England and New York?

2) What musical artist is performing during the Big Game’s Halftime Show?

3) What are the Roman Numerals for this year’s Big Game?

4) Who do you think will win? New York or New England?

January
25

Check Out Exciting New Changes At PCHSearch&Win!

PCH Staff
2:03 am | 4 Comments »

Dear Searchers,

Here’s a riddle for you:

Q. What’s NEW and IMPROVED and can help you find the INFO YOU NEED and get chances to WIN PRIZES just about anywhere?
A. The PCHSearch&Win mobile site, of course!

That’s right! There have been exciting changes at the PCHSearch&Win mobile site ― because we don’t ever want you to miss chances to win, even when you’re on the go!

Check it out:

You see, when you search the internet with PCHSearch&Win from a smartphone or mobile device (iPhone, iTouch, Android, Blackberry, and others) you’ll get chances to win exciting instant prizes PLUS get a daily entry for a chance to win the Publishers Clearing House SuperPrize. Do it today and you’ll get an entry for a chance to win $1 Million Every Year For Life on February 29th.

Plus, you’ll even find other exciting prize opportunities on the mobile homepage. Make sure you check it out today. If you’ve already bookmarked the previous homepage― no worries ― you’ll be redirected to the updated site. Be sure to bookmark the new site and maximize your chances to win! And if you haven’t registered for email prize alerts, you can do that from your mobile device as well.

Why are we making all these changes? Because we want to make it as easy as possible for you to use the search engine with PCH Power. And that’s not all! There are lots of exciting changes happening to the mobile sites in the Publishers Clearing House family.

I’ll tell you, I recently got a smartphone (LOVE it) and I searched at PCHSearch&Win just the other night. We were at dinner and decided to catch a movie too. A simple search helped us find show times and reviews ― right from our booth at the pizzeria!

What kinds of websites and information do you look up from your mobile device? Restaurants? Entertainment? Auto help? Store information? Or how would you use a mobile device if you had one? I’d love to know, respond in the comments section below.

Happy Searching!

Elaina R.
PCH Creative

January
23

The Lucky Dragon Roars and It’s the Start of a New PCHSearchandWin Prizefest!

PCH Staff
1:23 am | 1 Comment »

The PCHSearchandWin gong has sounded. The Lucky Dragon enters. And, the Prizefest begins — featuring CASH all day long, $5OO.OO to pay your bills, a winner EVERY hour and Gift Cards galore!

Today is the start of the Chinese New Year! Also known as the Lunar New Year, the first 15 days welcome a year of longevity, wealth and prosperity. In keeping with Chinese tradition, each year is dedicated to a specific animal, with 2012 being the Year of the Dragon. People born in the Year of the Dragon are passionate, brave, self-assured, blessed with good fortune, smart, enterprising and have a great sense of humor. Some famous Dragons include John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Al Pacino and Marlene Dietrich.

Ah, wealth, prosperity, good fortune — things probably everyone wishes they had at some point in life, whether they’re born a Dragon or not. Well, here’s some good news for you! Everyone has the opportunity to be a Lucky Dragon at PCHSearchandWin! We have a lot of CASH and prizes you could win instantly this week in our first Prizefest of the Chinese New Year!

PCHSearchandWin prizes this week include:

Monday, 1/23 — 20 Chili’s gift cards (Yum!)

Tuesday, 1/24 — Winner EVERY HOUR! And, one lucky person will win $1OO.OO CASH! (It could be YOU!)

Wednesday, 1/25 — CASH ALL DAY LONG! (Absolutely fantastic!)

Thursday, 1/26 — 15 CVS gift cards (Who doesn’t always need something from CVS!)

Friday, 1/27 — $5OO.OO CASH (Wow! Use it for bills or anything else you want!)

Saturday, 1/28 — Olive Garden gift cards (Oooh, pasta sounds good!)

Sunday, 1/29 — 10 Outback Steakhouse gift cards (Make mine medium!)

Every day — with your first search of the day at search.pch.com, you’ll be entered for a chance to win the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes!

So, sound your gong and get a jump on the New Year at PCHSearch&Win! We’re always here for you whether you’re at home or on the go, with opportunities for you to win CASH and prizes instantly simply for doing what most everyone does every single day — search the internet!

If you’re wondering what to search for, look for more fun facts and information about the Chinese New Year. Let me know what you find. As always, we want to hear from you! So leave a comment below or visit our Fan page !

Here’s to the Lucky Dragon!

Ellen S.
Creative Director, Interactive Development

January
19

Mall of America® Turns 20 … and The Prize Patrol Will Be On Hand To Celebrate!

PCH Staff
8:04 am | 11 Comments »

Dear Searchers,

We’re always saying that we never know where the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol will show up. But tomorrow, January 20th, we know exactly where they’re going to be ― Mall of America® in Bloomington, Minnesota!

You see, January 20th marks the beginning of the 20^th anniversary celebration of Mall of America®, and the PCH Prize Patrol will be on hand to help them celebrate. In fact, Dave Sayer, Todd Sloane and Danielle Lam will spend the entire day in the main rotunda of the mall meeting fans and awarding exciting prizes! And before the day is through, one lucky attendee will even win a $5,000.00 cash prize!

I wanted to find out more about Mall of America® so I used PCHSearch&Win to discover some amazing facts. Did you know:

• Mall of America® is 4.2 million square feet.
• It boasts over 520 stores and 50 restaurants. (Chances are your favorite store is probably there. But PCHSearch&Win can help you find out for sure.)
• It contains the world’s largest indoor amusement park.
• More than 5,000 couples have said “I do” at Mall of America®
• The number of people who visit MOA® each year is about 40 Million, about equal the number of people who live in North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Canada!

If you live within driving distance, I urge you to check out this exciting event taking place tomorrow. You could snap pictures with the world-famous Prize Patrol and perhaps even win a prize! Plus, there will be computers on hand so you could sign up to enter for a chance to win $1 Million Every Year For Life! (If you’re reading this blog, chances are you’ve done that already! If not, sign up at PCHSearch&Win right now and claim an entry with your first daily search for a chance to win the SuperPrize® on February 29^th.

If you’re unable to attend the event, don’t worry! You can visit the Publishers Clearing House Fan Page and tune into LIVE streaming video on January 20th! Wow, I’ll definitely be tuning into that! PLUS, if you registered to be a PCHsuperfan before midnight on 1/18, then you are eligible to win the same hourly cash prizes that are being awarded in the mall. Check out the PCH twitter page – @pchwinningways – to see the winner announcements all day!

Ok, so we know where the Prize Patrol will be tomorrow. But where they’ll be on February 29th ― that’s still anyone’s guess. Make sure you keep searching to claim a daily entry … and maybe they’ll show up at YOUR front door!

Good luck!

Elaina R.
PCH Creative

January
18

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s American Dream!

PCH Staff
1:19 am | 4 Comments »

We all have dreams. And every dream is important.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that helped inspire America … and the world.

He shared his dream on August 28, 1963 during the March on Washington. Dr. King called for America and all Americans to finally realize true racial equality and put an end to discrimination. Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech packed, in my opinion, a lifetime worth of wisdom and compassion into a mere 17 minutes.

In part because of this speech, King was named Man of The Year by TIME magazine in 1963. And in 1964, Dr. King was named the youngest person ever to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. King bravely worked for change and embodied the spirit of peace!

Dr. King paid the ultimate price for his message when he was assassinated on April 4, 1968.

One of my closest friends here at Publishers Clearing House, named Val, who is African-American, had this to say about these lines from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech: “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”

Val said, “This quote has had a profound effect on me through the years. It’s a constant reminder that there are two sides to every coin. When I’m out in public, I’m a representative of not only my family, but my entire race. In order to get the character recognition, I have to be a high character person. It brings everything that my family has strived to teach me through the years to the forefront, and it makes me appreciate them that much more.”

To prepare for this blog, I went to the web to do some research. I found web sites I never would have thought to go, but which had wonderful information. My search pointed me to:

My, I really do think that one of the best ways to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King day is to learn a little about this man and his message of peace and true brotherhood. If you went to the web to learn something about Dr. King, please comment below to share your thoughts and discoveries about this special human being.

Sincerely,

Elliott M.